November 10, 2006
Wal-Mart & Neo-Nazis Respond on Nazi Skull Shirts
Yet another example of how blogs make a difference, at least with Wal-Mart, NOT Neo-Nazis.
As we noted earlier today, Rick at Bent Corner noticed that Wal-Mart was selling a t-shirt featuring the Nazi SS Death's Head Battalion skull. As we also noted, we doubt Wal-Mart knew that's what it was, or the retailer wouldn't have knowingly sold it.
Wal-Mart just confirmed that and informed us that they will remove the shirts immediately, but perhaps not in time for neo-Nazis who contacted us buy them up. Check out the two related e-mails below:
--- Cal Penn cal.penn@yahoo.com wrote:Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:13:33 -0800 (PST)
From: Cal Penn cal.penn@yahoo.com
Subject: Wal-Mart
To: dschlussel@yahoo.com
Dear Debbie:
Thanks for the tip on the Nazi t-shirts. I'm heading to my local Wal-Mart and plan to buy the entire stock; they're going to make awesome Hannukah gifts for my friends. I used to hate Wal-Mart but I'm so happy to hear they support nazi causes against you filthy hebes!!!!!!!!!
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--- "Manson, Marshall" Marshall.Manson@edelman.com wrote:Subject: Statement from Wal-Mart
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:53:51 -0500
From: "Manson, Marshall" Marshall.Manson@edelman.com
To: dschlussel@yahoo.com
Good morning. My name is Marshall Manson. I work for Edelman doing online public affairs for Wal-Mart. I noticed your post about the t-shirts that Wal-Mart is selling. I wanted to make sure you saw the company's statement about this and knew that Wal-Mart is now removing the t-shirts from its stores. Obviously, with a company as big as Wal-Mart, that may take a day or two.
The statement is just below. If you would like to discuss anything, feel free to respond to this e-mail.
Statement from Wal-Mart:We were not aware of the origins of the image until this morning when we learned about it through the blog Bent Corner.
We are deeply sorry that this happened, and we are in the process of pulling all of these t-shirts from our stores.
Respect for the individual is a core value of our company and we would never have placed this t-shirt on our shelves had we known the origin and significance of this emblem.
We are reviewing our product review process in an effort to ensure this never happens again.
Posted by Debbie at November 10, 2006 12:51 PM
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This kind of junk has been sold for decades without anyone noticing. Look at the popular Sean Stussy line of surfwear that used to have an "SS" logo. Punk kids, cowardly bikers, and just plain stupid wantabes eat this stuff up because they have no creative foundation of their own to draw upon. I blame the public more that the shirt makers. If the general public didn't see it on the History Channel, then it didn't happen.
Posted by: code7 ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.debbieschlussel.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at November 10, 2006 02:11 PM
THEIR RESPONSE time was really good...they were right on top of it...yup, BLOGS as the NEW MEDIA work>
Posted by: The Canadien at November 10, 2006 08:18 PM
Please do this hebe a favor and post more e-mails and the authors' addresses!
Posted by: Bob Sackamento at November 10, 2006 08:49 PM
...it is important to keep reminding us of that FRINGE CROWD of bigots like Cal Penn. They need to be repeatedly exposed with their "works" since they lack a certain amount of shame and a whole lot of humanity.
Posted by: The Canadien at November 10, 2006 09:07 PM
I'm amazed that someone like Cal Penn would use what sound's like his real name and get the attention of the FBI, etc.
Nice expose Debbie, keep up the good work!
Posted by: hairymon at November 12, 2006 10:28 PM
I dunno....sounds like Cal Penn might be short for: "California Penitentiary".
Posted by: code7 at November 12, 2006 11:01 PM
Actually, Cal Penn, sounded familiar, so I put it through google. It turned up "Kal Penn", an actor who debbie has an lampooned on this site, though I can't recall why. Chances are it's an angry fan or something.
Posted by: FSM-FTW!(descent) at November 13, 2006 09:43 AM
Debbie, great post, quite effective. It moved Wal-Mart to rectify their mistake, and exposed another Neo-Nazi Neanderthal.
Posted by: Rocky at November 13, 2006 12:55 PM
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